Agra, March 10 -- The Iran-Israel war is taking a heavy toll on Agra's marble handicraft exports. Customers from West Asian countries have withheld orders worth crores of rupees, bringing Agra's marble handicrafts industry to a virtual standstill.
Ayush Gupta, General Secretary , Taj East Gate Traders Association said factories are closed, causing significant distress for businesses, leaving thousands of artisans and laborers without work.
He said customers from West Asian countries have withheld orders worth crores of rupees, and Agra's marble handicrafts industry has come to a standstill virtually.
Handicrafts worth crores of rupees are exported annually from Agra alone.
Agra's marble handicrafts traders say that the people of West As...